As primitive means for long distance communication, flags are one of the cruder forms of language if not the crudest. The purpose of a flag is simple – conveying information visually. Be it an identity or a signal, in order for it to be effective, any flag must convey said information in the clearest and …
Fabulous Fabrics – The Middle East Conflict through the prism of flags Continue Reading
I just came across this very interesting video from Religion for Breakfast YouTube channel. It’s about how Big-Tech companies are adapting religious characteristics and assume roles that are traditionally reserved for the classic religions of our world. Before we get started, if you didn’t know about Religion for Breakfast, consider following the project because they …
Tech and Religion – Surprising Hebrew-Latin-Chinese Connection Continue Reading
In these uncertain times, I find myself thinking more and more about the word ‘snake’ in Hebrew and what it represents. The word for ‘snake’ in Hebrew in נָחָשׁ (nachash). It’s a masculine noun so its plural form is נְחָשִׁים (nechashim). There is something very intriguing about the shoresh נ-ח-ש (Nun–Chet–Shin) which forms the word …
Serpent of Uncertainty – The word snake in Hebrew Continue Reading
Abortions is the only topic on everyone’s lips these days it seems. Not only in the US, but also in Israel and many other places, at least according to my social media feeds. Last week, in a giant act of virtue signaling the Israeli Ministry of Health, even announced they will ease abortion regulations in …
The Butterfly Effect – How Hebrew drastically changed my view on abortions Continue Reading
I have watched Dune – Part 1 twice already. The first time was on a regular screen and second time on IMAX. I may have inadvertently given a really good scare to the people sitting next to me in the cinema the second time. A boy and his mother were talking nonstop, so about halfway …
Buried in the Sand – Hebrew as a language of desert people (Dune afterthoughts) Continue Reading
I have been thinking a lot about what the topic of the first post should be. Language? Culture? Maybe a personal story or a funny anecdote? Then it hit me – since it’s the first post I should write about the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet. It signifies beginnings and therefore it is the …
The powerful story behind the Hebrew letter Alef Continue Reading
